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US Galaxy Z Flip 5, Fold 5 get January 2025 security update
Samsung is enhancing the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 security segments with the January 2025 update. The company is rolling out the latest software update in batches. It will take some days to approach all the eligible smartphone users in this market.
The update mainly brings the January 2025 security patch that eliminates 30 CVEs major privacy exploits and 22 Samsung-specific vulnerabilities. Thus, installing the new update on your device will unlock an efficient and bug-free experience.
We suggest all Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 device users keep their phones up-to-date with security patches. These standard rollouts often work as a baseline build for a major upgrade. The One UI 7 version is ready to enter the Galaxy world with interesting features.
Coming back, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5 are now receiving the January 2025 update. The former smartphone is fetching the update with the One UI F731USQS5DXLF version while the latter is getting the firmware with the F946USQS5DXLF build. The update is available for Verizon-locked models in the US and the company will expand it soon.
This update doesn’t bring any major changes to the foldables. But the latest firmware is bringing some new security improvements. It will eventually boost the overall Galaxy device’s health and make it more reliable for users.
Hence, install the new firmware as soon as it reaches your device. In case you have not received the update alert yet then visit Settings > Software Updates. Now tap on the Download and Install and let the device search for the newest versions.
Galaxy Z Flip 7 to launch with Exynos 2500 chipset
Recently, tipster Jukanloserev revealed the specifications of the Exynos 2500, Samsung’s 3nm mobile platform that is likely to be featured in the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7, barring the S25 debut.
- 3.3GHz ARM Cortex-X925 1core
- 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A725 2core
- 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A725 5core
- 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A520 2core
- L3 Cache 16MB
- 9.6Gbps 16bit Quad-Channel LPDDR5X Memory
- UFS4.x STORAGE
- 1.3GHz Samsung Xclipse 950 GPU (AMD RDNA3.5 Base Custom 8WGP)
- 320MP ISP
- 56TOPs NPU
- 8K@60fps Decoding & 8K@30fps Recoding MFC
Samsung has released the February 2026 security update for four more Galaxy devices – the Galaxy Z Flip 7, Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Galaxy Z Flip 6. This update keeps your phone secure and running smoothly instead of adding new features or changing its look.
As always, this update improves the phone’s security and makes the system run more smoothly. This update fixes issues with the previous software version and helps make the device more stable. Samsung says this update is important because it protects users from security risks and keeps personal data safe.
Galaxy Z Flip 7 February 2026 update
Users of these devices can verify the latest update via the One UI build versions given below.
- Galaxy Z Flip 7: F766NKSS8AZB2
- Galaxy Z Flip 7 FE: F761NKSS8AZB2
- Galaxy Z Fold 6: F956NKSS3CZB2
- Galaxy Z Flip 6: F741NKSS3CZB2
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Samsung usually rolls out updates gradually, so users in other markets should also receive the same update in a week or two.
To manually download the update, go to Settings >> Software Update >> Download and Install. Once the download is complete, tap Restart/Install Now to complete the installation. Make sure your phone is connected to a stable Wi-Fi network and has enough battery.
In addition to the security update, Samsung is also working on One UI 8.5. The beta version is currently available for the Galaxy S25 series in some regions, and Samsung has confirmed that the stable version will launch with the Galaxy S26 series tomorrow. Stay tuned for more details.
Samsung’s latest Fan Edition tablets, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE and the Galaxy Tab S10 FE+, are happy as they receive the latest January 2026 security update. Notably, the firmware contains the newest safety improvements that will improve the tablet’s current health for a reliable experience.
According to the inputs, the Galaxy Tab S10 FE series tablet with model numbers SM-X520, SM-X526N, SM-X620, and SM-X626N is receiving the latest patch via the One UI versions X520XXS6BZA3, X526NKOS6BZA4, X620XXS6BZA3, and X626NKOS6BZA3, and a software package of 500MB. Though the firmware doesn’t weigh much, we suggest using a stable Wi-Fi connection for installation.
This update doesn’t add any significant new features to the device, aside from the January 2026 security patch. However, you can expect some underlying performance optimizations and fixes for glitches that could have negatively impacted the user experience.
It’s important to note that this update will not harm your personal data. However, it’s always a good idea to back up your data beforehand. Also, the update package will be automatically deleted after the installation is complete.
Samsung’s January 2026 security patch addresses 55 security vulnerabilities. Google helped fix one critical vulnerability and 20 high-risk issues found in Android. Samsung also added 30 additional security fixes specifically for Galaxy phones. These fixes address both critical and medium-level risks.
Samsung has released the January 2026 security update for the Galaxy S22 series and the Galaxy S23 FE smartphone. The users who are running their Galaxy devices in South Korea can access the updated security patch. It proves to be a stable fast-boot update, where the users might require a connection to a device for installing the patch.
In our previous article, we mentioned that Samsung may soon roll out the One UI 8.5 Beta 4 update for the Galaxy S25 series. Meanwhile, it is now well-prepared to sail on the One UI 8.5 interface rooted on Android 16 OS.
Let us see how soon the Galaxy users will get the chance to meet the company’s latest interface. As for now, the January 2026 security update for the Galaxy S22 series and the Galaxy S23 FE is accompanying the One UI 8 (Android 16) system surface.
The users in Korea are receiving the security patch with the following versions. This update carries a package size of 500MB.
- Galaxy S22 – S901NKSU7GYI7
- Galaxy S22 Plus – S906NKSU7GYI7
- Galaxy S22 Ultra – S908NKSU7GYI7
- Galaxy S23 FE – S711NKSSCDZA3
The changelog doesn’t mention any specific impact on the device. It only mentions the updated security patch, which provides more stable core management for the smartphone.
To update your Galaxy device with the latest security update, follow the steps given below:
- Go to the Phone Menu
- Open the Settings icon
- Select the Software update option
Here, you have to wait for a couple of minutes so that the device can search for the available updates. As soon as the search gets complete, click on the Download & Install option.
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